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Isaba to Vielha
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RouteXpert Jannes van Dijken
Last edit: 22-04-2024
Route Summary
This route goes from the rustic mountain village of Isaba to the modern ski village of Vielha. It is the second part of a 4-day tour from West to East through the Pyrenees.
This is the northernmost paved route through the Pyrenees. The view of several National Parks and the immediate surroundings gives you a feeling of surrender to nature. The landscape is enchanting and relaxing throughout the route.
I gave this route 5 stars because most of the roads, with the exception of sometimes poorer sections on narrow mountain roads, are good. The environment is a big picture book throughout the entire route. The abundance of bends and the many climbs make this a very beautiful route.

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Duration
8h 27m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
304.79 km
Countries
Pico de Aneto
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From Isaba in the Spanish Basque Country, the route runs just south of several National Parks in the Pyrenees to Vielha in the Catalan Pyrenees. The impressive nature has the upper hand today. Given the route and the size of the places the route visits, there is very little to do culturally.

The first hours you can enjoy the surroundings and the view of the higher mountains in the north. Sometimes straight, sometimes with several hairpin bends in succession, the route slowly takes you further to the East. After almost 2 hours you will arrive at Castiello de Jaca, a good place for coffee. In addition to coffee, at bar-restaurant Casa Pío they also have a delicious cheesecake or Spanish tarta de queso.
After a short break, the route continues south and you will soon arrive in historic Jaca, a city with a rich history and a unique culture. Here is also the well-preserved fortress from the 16th century, la Ciudadela de Jaca. Well worth it for a quick stop and some photos. With a bit of luck you will also see the deer at the old fort, they have now become a symbol of the city and the fort. These Iberian deer were released here in 1974 and the population is still growing. A parking spot for the motorcycle, near the entrance, is indicated on the route map.
The next 15 kilometers are probably the least beautiful of the 305 kilometers in total. Fortunately, after these 15 kilometers your route heads north and the mountains again. The route soon winds wonderfully through the mountain landscape again. At Mirador del Cañón de Añisclo, the viewpoint over the Añisclo Canyon, you have a beautiful view of the gorge. This beautiful gorge is located in the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. This deep gorge was initially defined through a process of glacial erosion, before being further formed by the fluvial erosion of the Bellós River.
After all that natural beauty, it is time for the inner man. 2.5 kilometers away is the picturesque mountain village of Buerba. Here in the village you will find El Fresno Bar, a small bar/restaurant with terrace. Delicious dishes for a fair price.
The Rio Bellós flows into the Rio Cinca, which you cross in Ainsa, one of the few larger towns in the area. There is usually not much left of that river in the summer. After about 30 kilometers on a wide road, the route bends north again. With just over 85km to go, Campo is the next big town. Maybe a good place for that drink before you start the last kilometers. Restaurante Cotiella has a nice terrace overlooking the parking lot.
The route takes you further to the East. When he heads north for the last time you have a chance to see the Pico Aneto. At 3404 meters, Pico Aneto is the highest mountain in the Pyrenees. Just before Vielha you enter the Juan Carlos I tunnel. This is located next to the older tunnel that was the longest tunnel in Europe from 1948 to 1964.

Located in the Vall d'Aran Valley in the Catalan Pyrenees, Vielha is a charming town with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings. In the Romanesque church of Sant Miquèu, la Iglesia de San Miquèu de Vielha, in the center of the city you will find a beautiful 12th century crucifix called Cristo de Mijaran. With so many tourists and multiple hotels, the restaurant options are endless. Restaurant Era Coquela is an excellent and not too expensive Spanish restaurant. Booking in time is wise.

Ciudadela de Jaca
Mirador del Cañón de Añisclo
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Ciudadela de Jaca
Añisclo Canyon
Vielha Tunnel
Vielha e Mijaran
Era Coquèla
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